The program is designed to develop skills in both the research and scholarship in health professions education. It provides students with opportunities to develop a comprehensive understanding of current professional practice in health science pedagogy and research principles in health science education.
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Health Science Education (MSc)
University Rank:#177
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Duration2 year(s)
Tuition FeeCAD 8,765 / per term
Apply DateJanuary 15, 2023
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Health Science Education (MSc)
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Honours Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
- B+ (B- for Engineering) minimum average, based on a full year equivalent of final year courses (3rd/4th level) relevant to the program
- Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.
- Degrees and grades from foreign universities are evaluated for their equivalency to McMaster’s. Please contact the program for specific details.
- Departments or programs may establish additional requirements, such as scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Admission is competitive: meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission
- The admission decision is not subject to appeal
- Applicants who do not meet the above mentioned requirements, should consult the Graduate Calendar to determine the requirements for exceptional cases
English Requirements
- PTEMin 63
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 92
English Program Requirements
Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:
- TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
- CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
- MELAB: minimum score of 85
- PTE Academic: minimum score of 63; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 70
- York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
- University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B
Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
8,765 / per term
Health Science Education (MSc)
McMaster University
Canada, Hamilton